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Easy Mini Pancake Muffins Using Pancake Mix

A stack of golden brown blueberry pancake muffins, one cut in half showing the fluffy interior.
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Make quick, grab-and-go breakfast muffins using your favorite store-bought pancake mix. These mini pancake bites are simple to prepare and perfect for busy mornings or meal prepping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups standard pancake mix (like Krusteaz or Kodiak Cakes)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, adjust based on mix sweetness)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (if mix does not contain enough)
  • 1/2 cup add-ins (blueberries, chocolate chips, or cooked sausage crumbles)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin or line it with paper liners. For mini muffins, use a mini muffin tin and adjust baking time slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, sugar, and baking powder, if using.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter or oil until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Fold in your chosen add-ins, such as blueberries or chocolate chips.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. For larger muffins, bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
  8. Let the pancake muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a high-protein variation, use a protein pancake mix like Kodiak Cakes and consider adding a scoop of unflavored protein powder to the dry ingredients.
  • You can make these ahead of time. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months. Reheat briefly in the microwave or toaster oven.
  • If you want to try the air fryer method, place the filled muffin liners in the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, checking for doneness.

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